Michael Simmons News

The Broadway Bound Vista Theatre Project (BBVTP) presents the South Carolina premiere of Lost in My Wonderland, a new full-length musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, August 2-5 in Cardinal Newman School's Anna Tronco Williams Performing Arts Center, 2945 Alpine Road in Columbia (29223).

The Broadway Bound Vista Theatre Project (BBVTP) presents the South Carolina premiere of Lost in My Wonderland, a new full-length musical adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, August 2-5 in Cardinal Newman School's Anna Tronco Williams Performing Arts Center, 2945 Alpine Road in Columbia (29223).

Hennepin Theatre Trust will launch its tenth round of Made Here with Avenues: Made Here on Wednesday, June 20. Avenues: Made Here commemorates and reflects upon the last five years of Made Here by showcasing a collection of previous Made Here artists that have participated since its inception in 2013.

It's a packed weekend with openings from the NiA Company, Theatre South Carolina, and Trustus and closings at Chapin and Town!

Final bows for two musicals while RABBIT HOLE opens up and HUNCHBACK keeps singing!

It's a busy weekend for theatre in the Capital City!

Bubbles, rubber chickens, bursting balloons and toys aren't usually associated with classical music or jazz concerts. But then again, Adam Simmons is not your usual modern composer and musician.

With the ongoing threat of social turmoil, it is crucial for citizens to be aware of the human rights context of all important decisions made by government, business, NGOs, and educational institutions so they can encourage and even guide their organizations to achieving their highest goals, all while holding them accountable. As a former lawyer and teacher, the author laments the fact that human rights are not taught and defined as human potentials. 'Seven Rights for Citizen Slackers,' 40 years in the making, presents a unique perspective on human rights.

A distinguished panel including John Legend, Russell Simmons and LACMA's curator of contemporary art, Franklin Sirmans, has chosen artist/activist, Michael D'Antuono's poignant painting, 'The Talk,' to be featured as part of the large scale pop-up exhibition

'Kay Koplovitz is a visionary with 40 years of sleeves-rolled-up experience and the rare ability to distill her sage advice into precious takeaways.' - Gail Sheehy, author of 'Passages'; and 'DARING: My Passages'

Last night, February 15, 2013, the opening night of the SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON World Premiere, directed by Pat Towne, welcomed a slew of celebrity guests and more to the Hayworth Theatre. BroadwayWorld has photos from the opening curtain call and celebrations below!

National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne. SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON will begin previews tonight, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

National Lampoon will present the World Premiere of SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON, conceived and produced by Matty Simmons, with original songs by Richard Levinson and directed by Pat Towne. SKETCHES FROM THE NATIONAL LAMPOON will begin previews on Thursday, February 7 at 8pm; will open on Friday, February 15 at 8pm and run through Sunday, March 17 at the Hayworth Theatre, 2511 Wilshire Blvd. in Los Angeles.

Co-Op Theatre East has announced Twelfth Night: Wall Street, directed by COTE co-founder Casey Cleverly will be part of the 4th Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity takes place today, May 30th through June 24th at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker in New York City.

Co-Op Theatre East announces Twelfth Night: Wall Street, directed by COTE co-founder Casey Cleverly will be part of the 4th Annual Planet Connections Theatre Festivity. The Festivity will take place May 30th through June 24th at The Theatres at 45 Bleecker in New York City.

The Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST) in Charlotte, North Carolina will present the regional premiere of FLOYD COLLINS April 12-May 12, 2012. The musical by playwright Tina Landau and composer Adam Guettel is based on the true story of the heroic, but ultimately unsuccessful, struggle to free explorer Floyd Collins from a Kentucky cave in 1925. The tragedy was covered by newspapers throughout the United States for two weeks, and drew thousands of spectators to the remote rescue site, making it one of the most sensational news events of the early 20th century and inspiring one of the most unusual stage productions ever written.

Co-Op Theatre East announces an exciting modern take on a Shakespeare classic. Twelfth Night: Wall Street, directed by COTE co-founder Casey Cleverly, will debut in New York City with performances from February 23rd through March 10th at Looking Glass Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Tickets available at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/905305.

Co-Op Theatre East presents an exciting modern take on a Shakespeare classic. Twelfth Night: Wall Street, directed by COTE co-founder Casey Cleverly, will debut in New York City with performances from February 23rd through March 10th at Looking Glass Theatre in midtown Manhattan. Tickets available at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/905305.